KQ Labs
London, Englandcrick.ac.uk
Overview
KQ Labs is an accelerator programme delivered by the Francis Crick Institute that supports early-stage, data-driven health and biomedical science start-ups in the United Kingdom. It provides selected companies with a £40,000 investment, typically as a convertible loan, a five-month curriculum, and access to a network of mentors, industry leaders, and investors. The programme was established in 2018 to support innovators and help data-driven health companies secure investment. It is supported by various partners, including LifeArc, Innovate UK, and Cancer Research Horizons.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
crick.ac.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway Bio | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| PentaBind | Jan 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| PentaBind | Oct 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| CareLoop Health | Nov 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Dama Health | Nov 2022 | Accelerator | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
